How to call Saudi Arabia
- From mobile
- +966 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 966 xx xxx xxxx
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How to call Saudi Arabia from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Saudi Arabia from abroad
How to make a call to Saudi Arabia from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. A Saudi landline has 9 digits after 966: a 2 digit city code, then 7 more.
- 00Exit code
- 966Country code of Saudi Arabia
- 12Jeddah
- xxxxxxxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Saudi Arabia
Dial Riyadh, Jeddah, or Dammam
Save each city with its code, and the contact works from any country.
- Riyadh+966 11
- Jeddah+966 12
- Dammam+966 13
Dial Madinah, Hail, or Abha
To call Saudi Arabia number by number, add 7 local digits after each code.
- Madinah+966 14
- Hail+966 16
- Abha+966 17
Dial a Saudi mobile
How to call Saudi Arabia number that starts with 05: from abroad, the 0 drops.
- Hold 0 until + shows
- Type 966
- Type the mobile number without its first 0
How Saudi Arabia phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 01. 011 is Riyadh, 012 is Jeddah, 013 is Dammam
- Mobiles
- Starts with 05
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 800
Want to call Saudi Arabia?
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When to call Saudi Arabia
The time now in Saudi Arabia, and the best hours to call. Saudi Arabia has no daylight saving time, so the time difference stays the same all year.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Saudi Arabia
Offices close on these days by law
- Feb22Founding Day HolidayMonday
- Mar9Eid al-Fitr HolidayTuesday
- Mar10Eid al-Fitr HolidayWednesday
- Mar11Eid al-Fitr HolidayThursday
- Mar12Eid al-Fitr HolidayFriday
- Mar14Eid al-Fitr Holiday (observed)Sunday
Why a call to Saudi Arabia fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of a Saudi number is for calls inside the country. From abroad, leave it out: +966 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Saudi Arabia, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
Questions
How do I call Saudi Arabia from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 966 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 966?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Saudi Arabia mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +966, then the number
Why does my call to Saudi Arabia not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Saudi Arabia now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Saudi Arabia. Most of Saudi Arabia keeps the time of Riyadh. Saudi Arabia has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Saudi Arabia?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Saudi Arabia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is a free call to Saudi Arabia or to a Saudi Arabia mobile number possible?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +966 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 966 and the number. It works the same in every country
Does a WhatsApp call to Saudi Arabia work for a landline?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Saudi Arabia needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How do you call Saudi Arabia, and how to call to Saudi Arabia in an international call?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
What's the best way to call Saudi Arabia?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Saudi Arabia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
How do I make an online call or internet call to a Saudi Arabia number online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Saudi Arabia needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser